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What Do Goreans Really Believe?
If we’re going to discuss what Goreans really believe, we must be willing to
make a distinction between what is described in the Gor novels, what is actually
preached and practiced by those in the real-world Gorean subculture, and how it
is misinterpreted and caricatured by chat room role players who, more often than
not, have never actually read any of the novels. As if all of that isn’t already
enough to make your head spin, we’ll finish up with some real-life true stories
involving the Gorean lifestyle. Good times ahead; get in, buckle up, and hang
on.
Over the course of writing thirty-two novels about the planet Gor, Norman
meticulously developed and refined his vision of Gorean culture and traditions.
Considering the contemporary standards for the pulp fiction genre within which
he worked, many found Norman’s vision to be surprisingly consistent and
cogent. This is significant when one considers the fact that contemporary
Goreans attempt to emulate, as much as possible, the cultural beliefs and
practices of Gorean society. According to Norman’s novels, the “Three Pillars”
of Gorean society are Home Stone, Caste, and Natural Order.
Home Stone. The home stone is representative of Gorean sovereignty, which
can be applicable to a home, village, or city. It is typically a small stone marked
with a letter or symbol, and displayed in the center of the sovereign territory it
represents. It is, in some ways, analogous to the way we use flags as symbols of
our sovereign nation-states. A practicing real-life Gorean would mostly likely
adopt and apply this concept to reinforce the notion that he is the sovereign ruler
of his home.
Caste. Goreans are defined primarily by their caste, which is based primarily on
profession and city. There are some castes designated as high castes (comprised
of those in governance and other elites) or low castes (comprised primarily of
tradesmen and craftsmen). The application of this concept by real-world
Goreans is generally manifested in the high esteem they typically place on a
person’s practical skills and warrior ethos.
Natural Order. In the Gorean culture, it is considered part of the natural order
that males are considered to be naturally dominant, while females are considered
to be inherently submissive. Even so, there are many significant exceptions to
the rule, even on the fictional world of Gor. The practical end result, however, is